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El Quetzal Llc

Restaurant

3443-3445 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

North Side

Feb 19, 2026 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Pacaya was being cooled improperly and covered, risking bacterial growth and contamination.

Key Findings

  • Pacaya cooling method was inadequate; food must be uncovered during cooling if protected from overhead contamination.
  • Dry goods storage containers (corn meal, flour, etc.) in rear prep area lack proper labels with food item names.
  • Foil was being used as a liner on cooking equipment; surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Right handle on two-door cooler in left prep area was broken or missing and needs repair.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #33 โ€” PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED METHOD OF COOLING PACAYA TO BE INADEQUATE. FOOD MUST BE UNCOVERED DURING COOLING PROCESS IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

Violation code #37 โ€” FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (CORN MEAL, FLOUR, ETC.) IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

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Inspection History

El Quetzal Llc has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 13, 2026.

Oct 13, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Oct 5, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations
Feb 19, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations